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<h2>What is "Rush?"</h2>

<p>Rush is the lifeblood of any fraternity.  New membership is vital to any thriving organization.
Formal recruitment, or "rush week," consists of events and activities designed for members
and potential members to learn about each other and the organization, while informal recruitment events
continue throughout the rest of the year.
</p>

<p>If you are a current or matriculating University of Idaho undergraduate male student,
and are considering joinging a fraternity, we hope you will come to
the AKΛ's chapter house and see what being a brother here is all
about.  If you want to come by and check out our place, contact
our <a href="mailto:@rushEmail">recruitment chairman</a>.</p>

<p>
To get the ball rolling for formal recruitment in @DateTime.Now.Year, please
<a href="http://www.uidaho.edu/gogreek">register</a> and reach out to the
<a href="mailto:@rushEmail">recruitment chairman</a>
at Alpha Kappa Lambda's Alpha Phi chapter.</p>

<p>At AKΛ we believe that brotherhood is friendship of the
highest calling. We develop these friendships in a wide array
of activities. We pair-up with other fraternities and
sororities to do social functions and host our own events. Each
year our philanthropic efforts raise thousands of dollars for
501(c)(3) organizations.</p>

<p>The brothers at AKΛ are committed to helping each other
succeed. We have a long-standing tradition of excelling
academically, socially, and athletically -- as well as being campus
leaders.</p>

<ul>

<li>We understand that academics are your first and foremost
responsibility.</li>
<li>We have a very active social calendar, including functions and
philanthropy events with sororities, football tailgates, and alumni
networking events.</li>
<li>We compete in athletic intramurals in a number of sports against
other fraternities and campus organizations.</li>
<li>Each year many of our brothers serve in leadership positions on
the boards of campus organizations.</li>
</ul>

<h3>What if I am worried about academics?</h3>

<p>We place academics above all else and will take steps to ensure
that you make it your priority as well. Your associate membership
activities will not interfere with your academics and many achieve
their best GPA's during this time. Your brothers are also a
resource academically - many have either taken or are taking the
same classes as you.</p>

<h3>What about hazing?</h3>

<p>AKΛ has a strict anti-hazing policy. We never force you to
drink alcohol or take any illegal drugs and we prohibit any
physical abuse. Additionally, we will not ask you to compromise
your moral, ethical, or religious values.</p>

<h3>What about money?</h3>

<p>AKΛ strives not to cause a financial burden for its
members. Living in the fraternity house is actually substantially
cheaper than dormitory or apartment living.</p>

<h3>What do AKΛ's believe in?</h3>

<p>AKΛ was founded on five ideals: Judeo-Christian Principles,
Leadership, Scholarship, Loyalty, and Self-Support. We do our best
to use these as guidelines in our day to day lives.</p>



